CVS Health (BSP:CVSH34) FCF Margin %: 3.39% (As of Mar. 2026) — 10% Below Median


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GF Value R$40.19
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What is CVS Health FCF Margin %?

CVS Health BSP:CVSH34 68 FCF Margin % is 3.39% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 3.78. GuruFocus rates BSP:CVSH34 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of R$40.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 18 Healthcare Plans companies, CVS Health ranks worse than 83.33% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. CVS Health's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$17,781 Mil. CVS Health's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$525,188 Mil. Therefore, CVS Health's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.39%.

As of today, CVS Health's current FCF Yield % is 5.69%.

The historical rank and industry rank for CVS Health's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:CVSH34' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.7   Med: 3.78   Max: 5.39
Current: 1.8


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of CVS Health was 5.39%. The lowest was 1.70%. And the median was 3.78%.

BSP:CVSH34's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
83.33% of 18 companies
in the Healthcare Plans industry
Industry Median: 4.09 vs BSP:CVSH34: 1.80


CVS Health FCF Margin % Related Terms


CVS Health FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CVS Health's FCF Margin % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

CVS Health FCF Margin % Chart

CVS Health Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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CVS Health Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BSP:CVSH34 vs ELV, CI, HUM: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Healthcare Plans subindustry, CVS Health's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


CVS Health FCF Margin % vs Healthcare Plans Industry

For the Healthcare Plans industry and Healthcare sector, CVS Health's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CVS Health's FCF Margin % falls into.


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CVS Health FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

CVS Health's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=42592.65/2193556.932
=1.94 %

CVS Health's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=17780.64/525187.81
=3.39 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 3.39% mean?
CVS Health (BSP:CVSH34) has a FCF Margin % of 3.39% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on CVS Health and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 3.78. Over the past decade, CVS Health's FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.70 to 5.39. According to the industry distribution chart, CVS Health ranks #15 out of 18 companies in the Healthcare Plans industry, placing it in the top 83.3%.
Is CVS Health's FCF Margin % too high?
CVS Health's current FCF Margin % of 3.39% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 3.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.70 to a high of 5.39. The Healthcare Plans industry median FCF Margin % is 4.09. CVS Health's value of 3.39% is 17.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CVS Health ranks #15 out of 18 companies in the Healthcare Plans industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CVS Health has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CVS Health's FCF Margin % compare to ELV and CI?
According to the Healthcare Plans industry distribution chart, CVS Health ranks #15 out of 18 companies for FCF Margin %. This places CVS Health in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.09. CVS Health's value of 3.39% is 17.1% below this benchmark. Historically, CVS Health's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.70 to 5.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.78 vs. the industry median of 4.09, CVS Health has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Healthcare Plans company?
The median FCF Margin % among Healthcare Plans companies is 4.09, based on 18 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CVS Health's current FCF Margin % of 3.39% is 17.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on CVS Health and its competitors. For the Healthcare Plans industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CVS Health's current FCF Margin % is 3.39%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 3.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CVS Health stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CVS Health (BSP:CVSH34) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$40.19, compared to a current price of R$52.70 — trading 31.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 3.39%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 3.78 and 17.1% below the Healthcare Plans industry median of 4.09. CVS Health's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CVS Health (BSP:CVSH34), the current FCF Margin % is 3.39% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is CVS Health (BSP:CVSH34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CVS Health stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$52.70 is trading 31.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$40.19. GuruFocus considers CVS Health to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:CVSH34:

  • FCF Margin %: 3.39% (10% below median its 10-year median of 3.78)
  • GF Value™: R$40.19 vs. price of R$52.70 (31.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17.1% below the Healthcare Plans median (#15 of 18)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CVSH34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CVS Health Business Description

Address One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI, USA, 02895
CVS Health offers a diverse set of healthcare services. Its roots are in its retail pharmacy operations, where it operates around 9,000 stores primarily in the US. CVS is also a large pharmacy benefit manager (acquired through Caremark), processing about 2 billion adjusted claims annually. It operates a top-tier health insurer (acquired through Aetna) through which it serves about 27 million medical members. The acquisition of Oak Street Health added primary care services to the mix, which could have significant synergies with all existing business lines.
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